Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver; CleanPack Chemist; CDL )(CDL

Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver (Clean Pack Chemist (CDL))(CDL required)

Clean Harbors in Elgin, IL is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (Clean Pack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and is responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves.

This is a customer‑facing position, working at customer sites daily.

$16.00/hr - $43.00/hr

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Prepare computer‑generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including Fortune 500 companies
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site‑specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
• Understand customer‑specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
• Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Valid Class B CDL
• Strong customer service skills
• Obtain hazmat and tanker endorsement within six months of employment
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test and physical by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial‑hair standards

• Valid Class B CDL
• Hazmat and tanker endorsement
• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry‑level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.

This position is an entry‑level management position. From this role, there are approximately fifteen other roles one can be promoted into within Clean Harbors. Many of our middle and senior management staff all started in this role, ranging from less than five years ago to over thirty years ago. Others who have started in this role hold significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff at universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other clients.

We will accelerate your training so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. You can work in any of our…